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Muratbai Zhumagaliev

Social activist Muratbai Zhumagaliev has been detained for two months in Aktau. While police claim drugs were found, his family and supporters believe the arrest is a setup related to his activism regarding the 2011 Zhanaozen massacre.

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LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

Abay Turikpenbayev

Abay Turikpenbayev, the former president of Aktau Sea Port, was sentenced to 2 years in prison for corruption. His lawyer claims the verdict is unlawful and intends to appeal.

LAST UPDATED · JUL 3, 2026

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